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    Caimari organ - Palma, Mallorca (1702) - Samples by Jiri Zurek
    Gigout, Eugène: Entrée SolennelleDownload
    No. 7 of 12 Pieces for Organ. "In Gregorian tonality." Temperament 1/10 comma. Registration viewable here. [1:50] (a=408 Hz) HW2>3
    Krebs, Johann Ludwig: Herr Gott, dich loben alle wir, Br III:05Download View Lyrics
    Chorale on Orgue Mayor Trompa 8'; rest on Teclat d'Alt Flute 8' + Prestant 4' + Flute 2' + Nazrd 1-1/3' + Fourniture and Pedal Flute 16' + Montre 8' + Octava 4'. [3:14] (a=408 Hz) HW3.11
    Zachau, Friedrich Wilhelm: Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr (I)Download View Lyrics
    Three-part manualiter setting (Orgue Mayor - Montre 8' + Octava 4' [2nd] + Octava 2' + Pte. Fourniture; repeat Teclat d'Alt Flute 8' + Bourdon 4' + Flute 2' + Fourniture; resume) followed by Alio modo which was treated as a trio with Chorale on Pedal Bombarde 8', RH Orgue Mayor - Montre 8' + Octava 4' (2nd) + Octava 2' + Pte. Fourniture + Clairon 8', LH Teclat d'Alt Flute 8' + Prestant 4' + Flute 2' + Plein Jeux + Cromorne 8'. +2dB, original temperament. [3:3] (a=408 Hz) HW2>3
    Grigny, Nicolas De: A Solis OrtusDownload View Lyrics
    Chorale on Pedal Bombarde 8' + Clairon 4' + Montre 8' with a sparkling plenum using the two manual divisions. Original organ tuning. [1:24] (a=408 Hz) HW2>3
    Buxtehude, Dietrich: Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern, BuxWV 223Download View Lyrics
    A pastorale setting of variations on the Epiphany Chorale, "How Brightly Shines the Morning Star," interrupted by occasional florid passages, with sparing use of pedal. Output volume -6dB. Utilizes original tuning at a lower pitch, but a version using Roetha-BradLehman Temperament is available here. [7:26] (a=408 Hz) HW2>3
    Krebs, Johann Ludwig: Vom Himmel Hoch, Br III:24Download View Lyrics
    In two voices, a playful one on the Cadireta and chorale soundings on the other two manuals. The Chorale starts on the Organ Mayor Trompa ae batalla and continues on the Teclat d'Alt - full except the Plens mixture, then the Cromorn is withdrawn, then only the Cromorne is used. Cadireta stops recede appropriatewly. Original tuning, 0dB output volume. [2:47] (a=408 Hz) HW2>3
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Wenn wir in höchsten nöthen sein, BWV 641Download View Lyrics
    Chorale followed by Prelude with a highly ornamented melody over a somewhat subdued background. Another depressing Lenten text describing a place some of us find ourselves in from time to time. Registration: Chorale Melody Orgue Mayor Clairon 8', two voices on Teclat d'Alt Flute 8' + Prestant 4' + Flute 2' + Nazard 1-1/3', bass voice on Pedal Flute 16' + Montre 8'. For the Prelude the ornamented Chorale uses Flute 8' + Montre 8' + Octava 4 (both) + Flute 4' + Quint 2-2/3' + Octava 2' + Cornet, the Teclat d'Alt adds Bourdon 4', and the Pedal adds Octava 4'. Original tuning. [2:0] (a=408 Hz) HW2>3
    Krebs, Johann Ludwig: Trio in Dm, Br II:25Download
    Mostly based on arpeggios, this trio is an attempt to become more familiar with this instrument via MIDI. The Pedal part is sent to the Orgue mayor (middle keyboard), with occasional emphasis on the 8-note Pedal Contres 16' (permanently coupled to Orgue mayor). RH Teclat d'Alt (top keyboard), LH Cadireta (bottom keyboard). See screen capture. Original tuning, output volume -4dB. [2:41] (a=408 Hz) HW2>3
    Reger, Max: Aus meines Herzens Grunde, Op. 67, No. 4Download View Lyrics
    A quasi-fugal introduction in the two Orgue Mayor voices and Pedal (based on the Chorale) in eighth notes gives way to faster notes and syncopations while the Chorale sounds sturdily in half notes on the Teclat d'Alt Dessus de Trompa + Dessus de Cornet (repeated on Cromorn 8'). [2:7] (a=408 Hz) HW2>3
    Bennett, John: Trumpet VoluntaryDownload
    In the usual two sections for this period: [Largo] Teclat d'Alt Flute 8' + Bourdon 4' + Prestant 4' coupled to Orgue Mayor Montre 8' + Flute 8' + both Octava 4's; PD Flute 16' + Montre 8' + Octava 4'. [Allegro] RH O.M. Trompa 8' + Clarion 8'; Echo T. d'A. Cromorn 8' + Dessus y Bassus de Cornet + Dessus deTrompa ; PD Flute 16' + Montre 8' + Octava 4' + Fourniture. MeanTone Fifth Comma Temperament. [5:59] HW2>3
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Nun danket alle Gott, BWV 079aDownload View Lyrics
    A cheerful arrangement from Cantata No. 79 for two organists, one handling the trumpet parts, the other the organ. Originally prepared on March 21, 2000, the 315th anniversary of J.S. Bach's birthday, [2:18] (a=408 Hz) HW3.11
    Bennett, John: AdagioDownload
    Part of a voluntary, this piece features chains of suspensions, a lovely duet between the upper two voices, some chromaticism and a grand ritard, a pleasing piece for learning legato control. Orgue Major: Flautat doble + Flautat de cara + Octava + Octava de cara (b&d). Original tuning [2:21] (a=408 Hz) HW2>3
    Dupuis, Thomas Sanders: Trumpet VoluntaryDownload
    Right hand alternates between Man. 1 Trompa 16'-8'-4' and Man. 2 Flute 8' + Prestant 4' + Flute 2' + Plein Jeux + Fourniture + Cromorn 8' + Dessus de Cornet coupled to Pedal Flute 16' + Bombarde 8' + Octava 4' which provide the foundation. Temperament: Valotti-Young. [2:29] HW2>3
    Lebègue, Nicolas: Les ClochesDownload
    From Suite 3 for Organ, descending scales to remind one of clock bells. Full Teclat d'Alt alternating with full Orgue Major, Pedal ad lib. Score courtesy of WIMA. [3:8] (a=408 Hz) HW3.11